Photography
Rare and Remarkable Historical Photos That Bring History to Life
Reddit is a never-ending rabbit hole of interesting photographs to look at, and stories to read. But in on one…
Photographs from History that Will Haunt Your Dreams
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what can these pictures tell us about history? From not-so-innocent Halloween masks…
Incredible Historical Moments Caught on Film
So much of history is told through books, oral tradition, or art. Paintings will depict famous battles in history; historians…
These are the Oldest Surviving Photographs in the World
Photography has been an integral part of society for longer than people know. At its conception, humankind did not realize…
These Times History Took a Turn for the Batty
Did you know about the time Thomas Edison went on an electrocution jag, publicly frying dozens of animals to death…
40 Fascinating Facts about Comedy’s Sweetheart, Lucille Ball
Hilarious. Engaging. Icon. These words could arguably describe many actors, actresses, comedians, and entertainers that have crossed our TV screens…
20 Inventors Killed by their Own Inventions
Great inventors have been at the forefront of human history. In their studios, workshops or laboratories, these men and women…
Grim Realities of Life in London’s 19th Century Slums
It was the height of the British Empire. From London, Queen Victoria ruled over large parts of the world. Riches…
19 Unbelievable and Gruesome Facts about 19th Century Surgery
Dr Joseph Lister is widely credited with being the ‘father of modern surgery’. He famously called his profession “this bloody…
18 Facts that Prove the Victorians Weren’t as Prudish as People Thought
In the 19th century, intercourse was a dangerous business. For starters, venereal diseases were rife. The risk of catching syphilis…